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#13001 of 14402 2010 Taurus by sandman_6472 Sep 30, 2009 (9:52 am)
Great redesign on this car...if it were a bit smaller & less $'s, would be an excellent value. Too bad Ford can't take it's styling and apply it their Fusion/Milan twins...it would be a much better car going against the Malibu. Co-worker bought a blue LT this past weekend & I was truly impressed...the only American cars I'd ever consider would be the Malibu LT or the new Taurus were I in the market at this time. Looks like we can make some decent competition for all the foreign brands if need be...so come on Detroit...get working & maybe this diehard foreign buyer will finally get to go American in the future!   The Sandman
#13002 of 14402 Spot for sale by backy Oct 01, 2009 (8:15 pm)
Looks like there's a spot open in the gallery to the right. Which car should fill it? The new-for-2010 Legacy? Or maybe the Optima, freshened for 2009 with a new design coming for 2011?   Or maybe the Galant, Sebring, or Avenger?.... nah.   Just noticed the Sonata is now the 2011 model. Isn't it kinda strange to put a model there that can't be purchased (at least not in the USA) for several months, so there's no pricing or reviews and very little info in general available? Replies to this message: m6user (Oct 01, 2009 8:37 pm) mickeyrom (Oct 02, 2009 6:17 am) backy (Oct 02, 2009 9:26 am)
#13003 of 14402 Re: Spot for sale [backy] by m6user Oct 01, 2009 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: backy (Oct 01, 2009 8:15 pm) My vote would be for the Legacy even though it is different than all the rest by way of the standard all wheel drive.   I totally agree about the cars to the right and on their individual pages. They change them way too quick. However, do a comparison on the main Edmunds page of two cars, one being the 2009 Jetta TDI. The window stickers with the EPA mpg ratings for the TDI have been out for what, a year now, and Edmunds is still researching it????? I sent them an email about it about 9 months ago and they said they were working on it.
#13004 of 14402 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [berri] by mz6greyghost Oct 01, 2009 (8:58 pm)
Replying to: berri (Sep 29, 2009 6:12 pm) In case there are any manual-transmission drivers out there that have their eye on the Altima, you'd better get a '09 while you still can!   I've seen from more than a couple sources that for '10, the Altima sedan is losing the 6-speed manual COMPLETELY! This includes the lower-model 2.5 models, and the 3.5 SE (which is named the 3.5 SR for '10). And I thought Mazda was bad for dropping the manual on their V6 models...   This leads me to two conclusions: 1. The 6-speed manual is returning to the Maxima! (I know, wishful thinking... ) 2. Nissan has given up on the "4DSC" designation for everything they sell (a shame...) Replies to this message: acdii (Oct 02, 2009 5:55 am) akirby (Oct 02, 2009 6:02 am) mickeyrom (Oct 02, 2009 6:14 am)
#13005 of 14402 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [mz6greyghost] by acdii Oct 02, 2009 (5:55 am)
Replying to: mz6greyghost (Oct 01, 2009 8:58 pm) Could it be that people just don't want a manual anymore? Considering that automatics now exceed manuals for fuel economy, are smoother shifting and have as many if not more gears than manuals, plus they have become more reliable, that manuals are passe' in anything other than a Miata. I used to drive an 18 wheeler, and trust me, the last thing I want to do now is push a clutch in while sitting in traffic. Replies to this message: akirby (Oct 02, 2009 6:02 am) mickeyrom (Oct 02, 2009 6:14 am)
#13006 of 14402 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [acdii] by akirby Oct 02, 2009 (6:02 am)
Replying to: acdii (Oct 02, 2009 5:55 am) The majority of drivers stopped wanting manuals in sedans years ago (decades?). The fuel economy and cost advantages are gone so it's just personal preference now. Most mfrs offer it here in the U.S. because they sell more of them in other countries, especially in Europe. It would be hard to cost justify doing a manual just for the U.S. because the volume is so low.
#13007 of 14402 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [acdii] by mickeyrom Oct 02, 2009 (6:14 am)
Replying to: acdii (Oct 02, 2009 5:55 am) I think that it's kinda fun driving a manual,but I think it depends on what manual it is.I test drove a Fit with a manual, and hated the tranny.It was hard to find the gears.When I drove an older Dodge with a 5 speed,it was a blast.
#13008 of 14402 Re: Spot for sale [backy] by mickeyrom Oct 02, 2009 (6:17 am)
Replying to: backy (Oct 01, 2009 8:15 pm) You know what I'm gonna say,don't you Backy.....Optima.. Replies to this message: backy (Oct 02, 2009 9:26 am)
#13009 of 14402 Re: Spot for sale [mickeyrom] by backy Oct 02, 2009 (9:26 am)
Replying to: mickeyrom (Oct 02, 2009 6:17 am) Wait a minute while I sit down and catch my breath.
#13010 of 14402 Re: Teaser: 2010 Nissan Altima [mickeyrom] by dan1 Oct 02, 2009 (10:47 am)
Replying to: mickeyrom (Sep 30, 2009 4:31 am) My 2 cents headlights should accent the front of a car not dominate it, the smaller they are the better. If you have dress up a boring design with goofy headlights like on the Altima (just my opinion) then you have bigger problems. Also never mistake what is in for what looks good, they are often not the same thing. Replies to this message: lilengineerboy (Oct 02, 2009 4:44 pm) jeffyscott (Oct 03, 2009 4:54 am) backy (Oct 03, 2009 6:51 am) jeffyscott (Oct 03, 2009 7:50 pm)

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